In August 2015, an Indian navy fleet, comprising the INS Beas (F37) and INS Betwa (F39) frigates, docked at Bandar Abbas for a four-day stay.

In late January 2015, Iranian Navy's destroyer Alvand set sail to India to participate in joint maneuvers with several other navies. It participated in the naval drills along with other destroyers near Visakhapatnam Port in India.

In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and conducted numerous military drills.

Over the past few years, Iran’s Navy has increased its presence in high seas to safeguard naval routes and provide security for merchant vessels and tankers.

Iran has repeatedly assured other countries that its military might poses no threat to other states, insisting that the country’s defense doctrine is entirely based on deterrence.